Tribute to Alkaline Trio

Chicago-based punkers Alkaline Trio couldn't be happier to stand behind what this acoustic axe has to offer. Fans will recognize the heart-shaped soundhole with its intriguing rosette from the band's acoustic album cover. This one-of-a-kind design is right at home on a guitar body inspired by the folk-rock '60s with a cool California feel. Biting tones and sweet looks are what this baby is all about, so you'll enjoy hours of playing your heart out.

Warm Mahogany Body

Your Alkaline Trio Malibu's body features a laminate mahogany top, back, and sides. Mahogany will push the lower and middle frequencies of your playing, so you'll get a solid amount of projection out of this baby despite its slightly smaller size. The body also features an attractive white binding that contrasts tastefully against its dark mahogany top.

Maple Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard

If you're a fan of Fender necks, then you'll love this baby's maple C shaped neck. Maple is a great wood for placing emphasis on those higher frequencies, which helps your playing cut through nicely. Its smooth rosewood fingerboard is an absolute pleasure to play, and a comfortable action will keep your fingers from getting too tired too quickly. A Fender Strat headstock gives off that unmistakable Fender look, so people will know you're playing a name that's a stranger to no one.

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Product Description

Chicago punks Alkaline Trio jumped in on the design of what must be one of Fender's most distinctive acoustic guitars ever: the Alkaline Trio Malibu. The instrument takes the classic '60s-era sun-and-fun Malibu folk-style acoustic and dresses it up with a graceful heart-shaped rosette designed by the band, as seen gracing the cover of 2011 acoustic album Damnesia.

Overall:
I bought this guitar three months ago, I couldn't resist the looks and smell: all mahogany, plied, the smell of a wild forest, the ATshaped heart, she is so beautiful!
And even better: she sounds and plays wonderful. A warm sound and a Strat neck makes you feel at home, when you are a stratplayer. Even the sustain is acceptable for such a small sized folk guitar. Build quality is quite alright. Action was a bit high, out of the box. Overall: She is here to stay!

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Overall:
Okay.. it got here much sooner than expected... I was tempted to order express shipping... and im glad i didn't.. It got here one day after it shipped!!!! The only problem it had was the strings were buzzing... I guess cause it has an electric neck?? ... but anyways it came with an allen wrench. so that was an easy fix. It is very easy to play. It is virtually effort less to push the stings down! It is well worth 60 a month!!

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